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Wrington Twinning Association Annual Members’ Meeting 22 nd  October 2013 at Redhill Village Hall The meeting took place after a very well-received illustrated talk by Cassie Farrell about working with Michael Portillo on the making of the TV series on continental rail journies. PRESENT: John Adams, David & Elizabeth Buckley, Sarah Chilcott, Frank & Jane Finn       Anthony & Margaret Hancock, Alison & Alan Reed, David & Sue Simpson,       John Urquart, Janet & Nick Walters, Richard Thorn 1 Apologies: Echo Irving, Phil Parker, Annabel Scott 2 Minutes of Member’s Meeting 9 th  October 2012 (circulated beforehand)    Approved as an accurate record. No matters arising. 3 Chair’s Report (attached)  Thanks to those who organised the year's varied and successful activities. Disappointment that the intended visit to Villeneuve-lès-Béziers hadn't come off, although David and Sue Simpson did go, and carried the flag for us. Communication – new booklet about the work of the association, compiled, designed and edited by Nick Walters was made available, prior to being distributed by the Scouts to 2,000 households. It was intended as a means of raising awareness throughout the village and Redhill, and Nick was emphatically congratulated on his work by John Adams. Conversation group – Annabel Scott has been recovering from an operation, but will pick it up again on her return, and meanwhile, any others are invited to become involved. 4 Finance Report (copy attached) – thanks to Hon Treasurer, Janet Walters. There had been an excess of income over expenditure last year of £63, when the thrust had been general awareness-raising. In the coming year the committee intended concentrating on helping village organizations such as the Scouts develop twinning-oriented activities . 5 Election to Committee Anyone interested in involvement in the committee’s work, could be nominated for the one vacant place or they could be co-opted to gain a sense of how things are working. Judith Kinsman had so far not confirmed willingness to stand again. Janet Walters and Richard Thorn continued to be prepared to be co-opted. Nick Walters nominated Frank Finn, whose experience would be helpful and was interested in helping – seconded by David Simpson. This new member and co-optees were unanimously declared elected en bloc. David Glynn, Chair of the parish council would be asked formally to confirm John Rawlins as parish council rep on the committee. 6 Other Business - None. The meeting closed 9.15pm

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